We are committed to helping our students become capable scientists and professionals.
We offer a BS in Biology with the following three concentration options:
- Biological Sciences
- Medical Science
- Neuroscience
Biology Department
Our Programs
The graduate program in biology equips students to pursue a career in biology or to advance to additional training in science or professional programs
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Research Opportunities
- Zebra Fish
- Cancer Biology Lab
Internships
- Summer 2020 - Cancer Research Institute
- Creation Institute
Trips
- Cuba
- Everglades & Florida Keys
Faculty
Emeritus Faculty
Classes Offered this Semester
Core
- BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
- BIOL 280 - Biostatistics and Research Design Credits: 3
- BIOL 305 - Scientific Communication Credits: 2
- BIOL 371 - Genetics Credits: 3
- BIOL 435 - Historical and Philosophical Biology Credits: 3,4
- BIOL 345 - Field Ecology Credits: 3–6
Biological Science
- BIOL 428 - Paleobiology Credits: 3
- BIOL 459 - Entomology Credits: 3
- BIOL 476 - Biodiversity of Vascular Plants Credits: 4
- HORT 226 - Plant Systematics & ID Credits: 3
- MLSC 320 - Fundamentals of Immunology Credits: 3
- PHTH 417 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3
- PHTH 427 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
Biomedical
- BIOL 465 - Histology Credits: 3
- BIOL 475 - Biology of Bacteria Credits: 3
- PHTH 417 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3 (must be taken with lab)
- PHTH 427 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
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Neuroscience
- BIOL 450 - Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3
- BIOL 477 - Neurobiology Credits: 3
- PSYC 445 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
Career Roadmaps
These are suggestions on how to best use your time and talents as you work toward a goal. Of course, there are many possible careers open to you with a background in biology. This is just a sample of how you might best prepare for some of these careers.
Medicine
Emphasis. Any emphasis will do, although many premed students feel particularly well prepared by the biomedical emphasis.
Courses to take. Many, although not all, of the courses listed below are included in the biology/biotechnology curricula. They are listed here to emphasize that they are required/recommended for premed.
Introduction to Medicine: 1 credit
Foundations of Biology
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
General Physics
Sociology
Psychology
Statistics
Internship. Job shadowing is considered important prior to application to medical school.
Extracurricular. Demonstrated interest in service to humanity/mission work is relevant to a medical career. Documented development in the AAMC personal competencies. Significant preparation for the MCAT.
Dentistry
Emphasis. Any emphasis will do, although many premed students feel particularly well prepared by the biomedical emphasis
Courses to take. Many, although not all, of the courses listed below are included in the biology/biotechnology curricula. They are listed here to emphasize that they are required/recommended for predent.
Dental Aptitude (BIOL 405): 1 credit
Foundations of Biology
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
General Physics
Small Business Management
Internship. Job shadowing is considered important prior to application to dental school. Most dental schools require documentation of 50+ hours of shadowing dentists before admission to their programs.
Extracurricular. Manual dexterity is a useful skill in the field of dentistry. Significant preparation for the DAT
Biology
Emphasis. BS Biology, emphasis in Biological Sciences
Courses to take.
A methods course such as Intro to Geographic Information Systems or Mathematical Modeling in Biology
Multiple field-type courses including botany
Learn a foreign language, and take courses in sociology or anthropology
Internship. Summer Internship or Field Research